I thought Ned was a bad ass? Damn hopefully he recovers fully from that injury. I still have yet to catch up to HBO in The first book

this. anybody else think ned looked a little scared? i was expecting some cocky "you-ain't-shit" sword play from that &#9829;&#9829;&#9829;&#9829;&#9829;. that blond asshole looked more calm. shame, after all that shit talking

is there anything that's happened on the show that's surprised you so far, like as far as divergences?

Honestly, not really. They've actually stuck very close to the books. They've skipped over a ton of back story and character development. In the book you find out a lot more about the mythology and history of the world and secondary characters like the different members of the Night's Watch, the Hound and his brother, and Theon Greyjoy. It's understandable why they skip over it...you'd spend 5 seasons on the first book otherwise. I'm surprised they've been able to fit in as much info and as many characters as they have.

just watched the newest episode. and damn. that final scene.can anybody make like a "what we know so far" family tree type thing?i get all the characters names confused, and im scared to look at wikipedia because im sure there will be tons of spoilers.

Finally saw episode 7 and all I can say is wow, the ending was the biggest cock tease ever. But it seems that Ed Stark keeps taking L's, hopefully he can come back and completely shit on the Lanisters.

just watched the newest episode. and damn. that final scene.can anybody make like a "what we know so far" family tree type thing?i get all the characters names confused, and im scared to look at wikipedia because im sure there will be tons of spoilers.

there's a spoiler-free guide on the hbo site. has characters, the map, house sigils, etc.

i definitely can't wait til the series is over so i can read these books. i'd be over-analysing everything otherwise.

and idk how ned can get out of this. unless the dothraki invasion puts them in a "stick together to defend our land" kinda situation and he's able to take advantage cos of his wartime experiences.

Honestly, not really. They've actually stuck very close to the books. They've skipped over a ton of back story and character development. In the book you find out a lot more about the mythology and history of the world and secondary characters like the different members of the Night's Watch, the Hound and his brother, and Theon Greyjoy. It's understandable why they skip over it...you'd spend 5 seasons on the first book otherwise. I'm surprised they've been able to fit in as much info and as many characters as they have.

I've read the books too and do you know if they're actually going to stick to the book 100% or is there talk that they will deviate at some point ?